65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor (newer version)

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WARNING:

Note AIRBAG SAFETY REGULATIONS !

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 3AZ .

Feed out the B-pillar sensor (2) downwards.

Installation note:

Make sure B-pillar sensor (2) is correctly seated in guide (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Guide And B-Pillar Sensor

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove B-pillar sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And B-Pillar Sensor

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On version with: REMA - reversible electromotive automatic reel

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 1AZ

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Automatic Reel

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Unlock automatic reel (2) and remove from B-pillar.

Installation note:

Automatic reel (2) is encoded against incorrect installation.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Lay automatic reel (2) to the side.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Automatic Reel

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